What are the effects of orchiectomy?

From a physiological perspective, removing one testicle will not affect sexual life or reproductive function. However, some men have a heavy psychological burden, feel that they are different from others, and are under too much pressure, which can easily lead to lack of self-confidence, which may affect sexual function in more serious cases.

Therefore, it is recommended that such patients should maintain a positive attitude, balance nutrition, arrange time reasonably, sign up for more physical exercise, and enhance immunity. In addition, they should go to a regular hospital's urology department for regular examination to see if the remaining testicle is normal.

What are the effects of orchiectomy?

What changes occur in a testicle?

1. Low sperm count in men

Men only have one testicle, so of course the sperm density will become lower and lower, which may lead to a decrease in male fertility.

2. Decreased male sexual function

If the testosterone converted from male testicles decreases, the body will produce less hair, lose muscle mass, decalcify bones, and become physically weak.

What are the consequences of removing both testicles?

1. Lack of male sexual function

If both testicles of a man are removed, the body's testosterone source will disappear, and the testosterone level in the blood will decrease over time until it disappears. The disappearance of this growth hormone will affect the male's sexual function, causing a decrease in male sexual desire and inability to get an erection.

2. Cause male infertility

The testicles are the organs of the human body that produce sperm. If both testicles are removed, the body can no longer produce sperm, and of course women can no longer get pregnant, which will cause infertility.

3. Masculine characteristics appear

Male testicles are not only organs that produce sperm, but also metabolize androgens, growth hormones that maintain male sexual function and secondary sexual characteristics. If both male testicles are removed, the body lacks androgens, and masculinization tends to occur.